Overnight Snowfall Could Lead to Slippery Morning Commute

The Taunton branch of the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wakefield and surrounding towns in southeast Middlesex County tonight, Dec. 20 at 8:16 p.m.

"A winter weather advisory is issued when snow and/or ice is forecast to develop in the affected areas, but accumulations are expected to be light," the advisory said. "Any snow or ice would make driving and walking difficult, but not impossible, on untreated roadways and sidewalks ... motorists need to be especially careful on bridges and overpasses where slippery spots can easily develop."

Snowfall is expected to accumulate to anywhere between 2-5 inches, with the majority of snowfall occuring between midnight and 5 a.m. on Monday night/Tuesday morning, providing for a slow and slippery morning commute. According to accuweather.com, flurries could continue until as late as 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

Traffic reports indicated a long, slow commute on Monday evening as snowfall steadily accumulated, causing nurmous accidents and slowing traffic to a crawl in some areas.